HTML Entity for Star Crescent (☪)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+262A

HTML Entity for star and crescent (U+262A) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Star Crescent?

Star and crescent (☪) is the Unicode character at U+262A in Miscellaneous Symbols. Official name: STAR AND CRESCENT. It is a single combined glyph — not two separate characters placed side by side.

Remember

Character     ☪
Unicode       U+262A
Named entity  (none)
Hex entity    &#x262A;
Decimal       &#9770;
CSS escape    \262A
Not the same  ★ · ☽ · ✡

Prefer ☪ or ☪ in HTML markup. You can also type ☪ in UTF-8. For a plain filled star, use &starf; (★) instead.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	None	Use numeric or type the character
Direct character	`☪`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`☪`	HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity	`☪`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\262A`	Stylesheet `content`
Black star (related)	★ (U+2605)	Named `&starf;`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Star and crescent (combined glyph)	`☪` or type `☪`
Filled black star only	★ (`&starf;`)
Crescent / quarter moon	☽ (U+263D)
Star of David	✡ (U+2721)
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\262A"`

See it

Live Preview

Star and crescent rendered alone and next to related symbols.

Large glyph ☪

Notation Symbol: ☪

Compared ☪ | ★ | ☽

Hint Compare: Combined ☪ | Star ★ | Moon ☽

With entities Hex: ☪ | Decimal: ☪

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows the symbol with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to produce ☪, plus a short label example. No named entity exists.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Star Crescent (☪)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\262A";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x262A;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#9770;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ☪</p>
  <p>Notation: Symbol &#x262A;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+262A → ☪ in HTML. Preferred numeric form when you need an entity.

2. Decimal: same code point as 9770 → ☪. Same glyph as hex.

3. CSS: use \262A in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ☪ after the paragraph text.

4. Typed / notation: paste ☪ in UTF-8, or write Symbol ☪ for a short label.

5. No named entity: HTML5 does not define a name for U+262A — use numeric references or type the character.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with U+262A.

vs ★

Not a plain black star

U+2605 (★, &starf;) is only the filled star. U+262A is the combined star-and-crescent glyph.

Compose

Do not fake it with two characters

Typing ★ next to ☽ is not the same as U+262A. Use the single code point when you need this symbol.

Named

No named HTML entity

There is no &starandcrescent; for U+262A. Use ☪ or ☪.

Fonts

Symbol font coverage varies

Some UI fonts omit Miscellaneous Symbols. Prefer a stack that includes a symbols or emoji font if the glyph must always show.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\262A belongs in CSS strings. ☪ / ☪ belong in HTML.

A11y

Name the symbol in context

Screen readers may announce this unevenly. Prefer nearby plain-language text when the glyph carries cultural or UI meaning.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Star and crescent (U+262A) and its entity forms (☪, ☪, CSS \\262A) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Miscellaneous Symbols font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Star Crescent (☪)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+262A / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ☪ or ☪ in HTML. Use \\262A only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: star and crescent is U+262A (decimal 9770) — glyph ☪.
HTML: no named entity — use ☪ / ☪ / type ☪.
CSS: use \262A inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ☪ is one combined glyph — not ★ alone, not ☽ alone.

One line: U+262A → ☪ / ☪ / CSS \262A (no named entity).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ☪ in HTML?

Use ☪ (hex), ☪ (decimal), type ☪ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \262A in content. There is no named HTML entity.

What is the Unicode value for star and crescent?

U+262A (STAR AND CRESCENT). Hex 262A, decimal 9770. It belongs to Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+262A?

No. Use numeric references ☪ or ☪, or type ☪ in UTF-8.

Is ☪ the same as ★ or ☽?

No. ☪ is U+262A (star and crescent as one glyph). ★ is U+2605 (&starf;). ☽ is U+263D (first quarter moon).

When should I use ☪?

Use it when you need the combined star-and-crescent character. For a plain filled star, use &starf; instead.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+262A?

HTML entities (☪ or ☪) go in markup. The CSS escape \262A goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Did you know?

Star and crescent is Unicode U+262A (decimal 9770) — glyph ☪ in Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF). Official name: STAR AND CRESCENT. HTML5 has no named entity — use ☪ or ☪. Do not confuse with black star U+2605 (&starf;, ★) or first quarter moon U+263D (☽).

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